FACES Magazine November 2015 - Milos Raonic by FacesMagazine

LEST WE FORGET November 11th, 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAGAZINE DIRECTORY Editor In Chief Justin MacKinnon

Cover Story

6-10 | Milos Raonic

Publisher Hank The Tank Publishing (A division of 2384399 Ontario Ltd.)

26-27 | Greg Ellingson 28 | Dean Brown 29 | Gord Wilson

Creative/Art Director Vicky Sun

30 | Laura Winges 31-32 | PLURR

Operations Director Joshua Chartrand

33 | Lucy Farago Fashion & Beauty

features

12-14 | Matthew Good

16-19 | Barenaked Ladies

20-22 | Scott Helman

HEALTH & FITNESS

62 | November Foods of the Month 63 | Indoor Activities: Staying Fit in Winter 64 | Natural Flu-Fighting Remedies 64 | Why You Should Drink Tea Sports

23-25 | Hey Rosetta!

66 | Senators Moustaches 67 | Ottawa Senators Pre-Season 68 | Top 5 Grey Cup Moments Around Ottawa

70-71 | Runway for HOPE 72-73 | Beau’s Oktoberfest 4 | November 2015

Communications Director Kelly Tranmer Accounting / Finance Linda Zhang Photographers Gord Weber Greg Kolz Scott Grant K.C. Armstrong Scott Blackburn Matt Barnes James Guenther Warner Music Canada Leonard “Yoni” Sambo Douglas McWall Cover Photo K.C. Armstrong Contributors Kimberley Brooks Duong Hoang Jordan Palleck Melissa Baumann Dr. Daniel Harrison Alex Feeney Amy MacIsaac Jordan Murphy Francesca Webb Marco Stanton Jenn du Puy Mac Rogers Anastasia Chernykh Contact 613-591-6093 info@facesmag.ca @facesottawa www.facesmag.ca

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Milos

Raonic CANADIAN TENNIS SUPERSTAR

From just 8 years of age, Milos Raonic had ambitious dreams of becoming a professional tennis player. He would meet and exceed that dream by becoming Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 ranked male tennis player before reaching the age of 25. Raonic has worked extremely hard and is very dedicated to the sport he loves. His fierce serve has helped lead him to victory on many occasions at many of the hallowed grounds of international tennis. Raonic is fiercely competitive and thrives on the spirit of individual competition that only tennis can serve. FACES was fortunate to speak with Raonic and talk about his love of the game, his successes, and how he likes to give back to his community. With such great rankings at such a young age, we are very excited to see how Raonic will continue to excel in his career.

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What age were you when you first realized that you wanted to become a professional tennis player? For me, as a kid, athletes were the icons. I always wanted to be the best at something and sports were my favourite. So when I started tennis at 8-years-old, my dream was to become a professional tennis player. After moving from Montenegro to Toronto at a very young age, in your mind, how long did it take for Canada to become your new home? For me it was instant, really. I grew up in Canada so that was home for me from the start. I believe for my parents, brother and sister it took longer, because they were much older than me when we moved. Do you remember the very first time you picked up a tennis racket? What attracted you so much to the sport? I believe it was over March break camp. Both my parents worked so I was signed up in a tennis camp during the day. I loved it right away. I fell in love with the individual competition and responsibility. Win or lose, it’s all on you.

It has been said that you prefer playing tennis on hard-courts rather than clay or grass courts. Can you tell us a little bit about the reason for this? Have you always preferred hard-courts? Growing up playing tennis in Toronto, hard courts are pretty much the only option. Even the “green clay” courts play more like hard courts rather than red clay. So I think that familiarity from a young age has grown me to favour hard courts. I’ve had some of my best results on grass and clay though. Tell us a little bit about your accomplishment of turning pro in 2008? It was actually a very tough decision for me to turn pro. I had received a university scholarship to play at the University of Virginia and right before going I made the decision that I was going to turn professional. My parents and I had a long discussion and we decided that until I broke into the top 100 I would have to continue to take college courses online so I could go back to school if I wanted to. The downside of this is that I had to travel to all these tournaments with tons of school books. When I broke into the top 100, the first thing I did was take all of the textbooks out of my luggage and drop them off with my parents.

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I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION AND RESPONSIBILITY. WIN OR LOSE, IT’S ALL ON YOU.

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Photo by K.C. Armstrong

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IT’S A GREAT HONOUR AND I TRY TO ECLIPSE THAT BECAUSE I WANT THE BEST THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD. TO REPRESENT CANADA, THAT WOULD BE MY PROUDEST MOMENT.

What was it like for you when you made the Davis Cup debut for Canada vs. Colombia in March 2010? It was really special. Not the start I would have hoped for, but a real building block for something great in the future. I have always wanted to be able to represent Canada at the biggest venues, and that was a start. Now I have a great record in the Davis Cup and it’s growing quickly. By the end of the 2011 season, you jumped from No. 156 to No. 31 in the Emirates ATP Rankings. How were you able to improve your game so much within such a small time frame? Hard work. I always believed and worked my butt off. That year the pieces came together. The confidence followed and for most of the year, barring a serious injury, I felt like I was climbing the rankings and climbing them fast. Between the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the U.S Open, which tournament means the most to you and why? It’s hard to pick one; Wimbledon and U.S Open are so special to me. Wimbledon because of the prestige and the U.S Open because of the energy, and it is the closest tournament to home. What has been the most significant title you’ve won in your career so far? The most important title is probably the first title I won in San Jose in 2011. I had received a wild card into the event and had a great run to winning that first

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title. The end of that tournament was bittersweet because in the three years I played, I won it three times and ended up being undefeated in San Jose. It’s something really unique that I got to experience at a relatively early part of my pro career.

What does it mean to you to be Canada’s No. 1 ranked male tennis player? It’s a great honour and I try to eclipse that because I want the best the best player in the world. To represent Canada, that would be my proudest moment. What would you say is the strongest part of your game? My serve, it’s my biggest weapon and I know it’s what will help me achieve my biggest goals. It allows me to have the opportunity to end a point right at the start, or at least set up the point so I can be in a good position to finish it. My serve has been my strongest part for a while but I’ve also spent a lot of time working on it since I was a young. Out of all of the matches you’ve played in your career so far, which would you say was the most enjoyable and why? My next one because I love the challenges ahead and testing myself to always keep getting better and breaking those barriers ahead of me. If you could only play against 3 other tennis players for the rest of your life, who would you choose and why? Sampras, McEnroe and Monfils. That would be a fun group.

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Tell us a little bit about the Milos Roanic Foundation, a foundation you created in 2012? I had a serious injury in 2011 during Wimbledon and had a lot of time to myself to think. I realized I want to help kids be able to achieve their dreams and to be ambitious. I wanted to take away barriers for them and their parents so they could reach for their dreams. My parents provided this for me and I am forever grateful for it and I know how happy it makes them seeing me live my dream. We did a lot of research as a family and learned that we could really help kids with a physical disadvantage, specifically kids with prosthetic limbs. We started raising money and awareness to be able to help those kids reach their goals and ambitions. Since then we have developed an agility clinic at Holland Bloorview, as well as giving a gift to the Canadian Paralympic Team. The idea for the foundation is that it grows with my career and it gives me a great

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opportunity to give back. What aspect of tennis do you enjoy the most? The best part for me is the individual competition. There aren’t many sports in which you get a chance to compete one on one. You do all of your homework and preparation before the match and it’s really up to you to figure out how to make it work and how to win. What do you do to keep yourself calm and focused during matches where frustration arises? Breathe and focus on the moment – not the past or the future – focus on what you can control. What is one thing that most of your fans wouldn’t know about you? My constantly growing love and collection of art. A hobby I have fallen in love with and want to keep growing. @milosraonic

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Matthew Good Canadian Music Icon Growing up in the 1980s, Matthew Good felt like there were certain bands that formed the soundtrack of his neighbourhood and upbringing. Bands like Led Zeppelin, The Who and The Pixies helped influence Good to became the clever lyricist and accomplished musician he is today. Growing up in the 1990s, I can tell you that The Matthew Good Band contributed to the soundtrack of my neighbourhood and upbringing. That soundtrack continued in the early 2000s when Matthew Good expanded his musical journey by becoming a solo artist, which continues today. Matthew Good’s latest album, “Chaotic Neutral”, is a stunning piece of the powerful guitar and introspective, emotional lyrics we have all come to expect from Matthew Good. He’s a wonderful artist who uses words and chords to paint a vivid and unique picture in the minds of listeners. FACES had the opportunity to speak with Matthew Good before he makes a stop in Ottawa on November 26th at the NAC.

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What was life like growing up in the Vancouver area, and how has it changed today? I think maybe the best way to answer that question is from a musical standpoint. In the 1980s especially, Vancouver had a really vibrant music scene with a lot of live venues. It gave many new and aspiring bands an opportunity to cut their teeth. This trend continued until the end of the 1990s. Today, there are still some venues in town but I wouldn’t say that they really offer the same level of support for new bands. Of course, the interest of the general public in live music has also declined. Maybe that still exits in a city like Toronto, but I’m not sure it really exists to that level today. Who were some bands that inspired you? I was really split on the kinds of music I listened too. When I was a teenager my entire world was pretty much hardcore. That’s what

was going on in Vancouver at that time. At the same time, I would sit at home and marvel at the brilliance of something like “Bookends” by Simon and Garfunkel. Interestingly, the world of hardcore and Simon and Garfunkel kind of met when one listened to Billy Bragg. Of course, there were also local bands that were highly influential as well — like Spirit of the West. Anyone from my generation must also have the obvious answers like The Pixies.

Do you remember the first album you ever bought? Oh, yeah, it was Led Zeppelin II. I think I bought that record in about 1978. I remember the last show that they played in Vancouver, even as young as I was and having not attended the show, the people coming home were all wearing baby blue Led Zeppelin shirts. I was super jealous. Growing up, the soundtrack of my neighbourhood was Zeppelin, The Who, The Band, Queen, and bands like that. So those bands all played a role in my musical upbringing. One of your aspirations was to open for The Who, which you have done. Could you describe that experience? That was a huge, huge thing. It was a very weird experience in that it wasn’t just The Who, but also meeting Gil Norton who produced most of The Pixies records. I was meeting him to discuss producing “Underdogs” and meeting The Who. I remember we had loaded all our gear under the concourse at the stadium and I was standing around. This guy came up behind me and said, “Could you please tell the local band that we are very sorry for taking up so much time in sound check?” That was Pete Townshend, which pretty much sums up what kind of guy Pete is — a total gentleman.

Live from Massey Hall is a great live album. What made you choose that show to record? Any plans on another live album? One thing most people don’t know is that we had to get rid of the keyboard player on that tour. Prior to that tour I had played and toured with other musicians and therefore only had very little time with this new group of musicians. The show at Massey Hall was only the seventh show we had played. Everybody looks back now and thinks that if we had recorded it at the end of the tour it would have been much better. It was what it was. But I would absolutely consider making another live album. However, I am very fussy and picky about them. When we did that record I said I didn’t want to do anything that people do with live records nowadays — fix a vocal, correct mistakes or anything — don’t contact me. I wanted an actual live album without any post-production. Ultimately some parts suffered on it. When we did “Everything is Automatic” I wasn’t singing the chorus because the crowd was singing it. But the microphones weren’t catching the sound clear enough from that show and we were forced to use the performance of that song from the previous show. It was still live, but it wasn’t from Massey Hall for that song. I guess that’s kind of a little secret from that record. Live albums today, about 80% of them, are re-recorded in a studio to fix every song.

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FEATURES On your newest album, “Chaotic Neutral”, there’s a track called “Moment” that explores mental health issues. What inspired you to write that song? My wife was doing a photo-shoot for a family whose son is a life-long fan of me and wanted to know if it was alright to send me a letter. It was a very big deal to him to be able to send me a letter. Things like that always strike me. Who am I to be worthy of reverence from somebody else? His letter was impactful. I’ve touched on mental issues before, but it has been mysterious or tinged with darkness. It struck me, having read his letter that I could approach it from a different standpoint — that it’s OK.

me for having written that song. I responded by thanking him for the inspiration because it wouldn’t have happened without him. Another track on the album is “Cloudbusting”, which is a cover of the Kate Bush song. Why did you choose to cover that song? Growing up, “Hounds of Love” by Kate Bush was another album that I listened to frequently. That song is my favourite from the record. For fun, just for me, I decided I wanted to cover this song and didn’t think anything would really come of it. It originally went from Holly McNarland doing back up vocals to being featured

because her voice is amazing. I didn’t set out to put this on the album, but the demo was really well received and we decided to include it. I feel it’s less of a cover and more of an homage to someone who I think is a genius. In the video for “All You Sons and Daughters” you are getting up close and personal with wolves. Were they real and, if yes, were you nervous? Yes, they were real. No, I wasn’t nervous. I ended up building a rapport with one of them, the darker one, and could play with him and even rub his tummy. The other three you just didn’t go near them at all. The wolves are all on leads during filming and were held by trainers.

He sent me a letter after the fact thanking

I was also instructed on what to do. But having lived with dogs my entire life, of course this is a very different thing, I know that an animal can sense nervousness and that you need a healthy respect of what the animal is capable of doing. You have to have that psychology to appreciate and respect the animals. Does the name of the album, “Chaotic Neutral”, come from Dungeons and Dragons? I played the game for more than 20 years. I went down to California to visit some cousins when I was younger and got introduced to the game by my cousin Ian. When I got back home

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I bought it and played it until I was about 30 years old. Because I did name the album off of that alignment from the game I have been in touch with Wizards of the Coast and I am kind of getting back into it. I have always been into cartography and world design and I’m looking at doing some things with them. Having been to Ottawa before, have you had a chance to tour the city? Any favourite spots? I’ve seen all of Ottawa. I’ve been there so many times and it’s great. My favourite spot would probably be the Rideau Canal in the winter. Tim Hortons stands on the Canal, which is pretty awesome — you can’t get much more Canadian than that. Parliament is also a nice area too. Ottawa is a great city.

What’s something most people would be surprised to learn about you? I’m a cleanaholic. When we get up in the morning I have to make the beds, do the laundry, breakfast, everything within an hour of getting up. I’m like my dad in that regard. It’s a compulsion because I need that organization. Being politically conscious, if you could send one message to world leaders that they had to follow what would it be? Outlaw bullets. Every kind of bullet — outlaw them. @mattgood

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Tyler Stewart

Photo by MattBarnes

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The Barenaked Ladies are full of catchy tunes and great lyrics that captivate their audiences. With a loyal fan following that started in the early 90s and has only grown since, BNL is a household name in Canada and around the world. Instant success in the 90s gave the band the start they needed and the confidence to continue making fantastic music. BNL was the first Canadian band to have its own ice cream flavour! You must be a fan of Ben & Jerry’s “If I Had 1,000,000 Flavours”? And if you don’t know the song behind it, you should, just in case you need some ideas if you win the lottery. FACES magazine spoke with drummer, Tyler Stewart, about his inception into the band in 1990 and the life of the band over the past 25 years. BNL is coming to the nation’s capital on November 21st and it will be a show you won’t want to miss! Who were some of your favourite drummers that you’ve looked up to throughout your life? Have you ever gotten the chance to see them perform live? Yeah, well, obviously when I was a teenager Neil Peart from Rush was one of my favourite drummers, and I’ve seen Rush live several times. I actually got to record on a song with Neil with The Rheostatics, which was really fun! Stewart Copeland from The Police is an amazing drummer obviously. I never got to see John Bonham or Keith Moon because they both passed away. More recently, Steven Drozd from The Flaming Lips is a guy who I really respect; he’s a great drummer and a great musician. When did you first realize you had a passion for playing the drums? Probably when I was around 8-years-old and I got a snare drum for Christmas. My mom and dad got me this Sears model snare drum and I played along to Beatles records and Bay City Rollers. I had younger parents so they were in to a lot of different music. They liked James Brown, Tina Turner and people like that. I would tap along on the drums to that. Later on, I joined as the drummer of Beatle Core and learned how to play the marching snare drum and percussion, so that was a big time for me. What types of percussions did you play during college? I played the timpani, the bongo, and all kinds of different instruments. I was in the high school music program and I played all different types of percussion instruments, I had a great time doing that! What were your initial thoughts when you joined the Barenaked Ladies in 1990? Was there an instant connection between you and the rest of the band? I’d say the connection was instant. I met them on the street at the Waterloo Busker Carnival. I was playing with some friends and they were as well. They were the most exciting live band and there were only 3 of them at the time; Steven Page, Ed Robertson and Jim Creeggan. I just loved the energy so I sat in with them a couple of times. I found my energy matched theirs and it’s still the same today. There’s so much energetic passion that’s put into every performance that is still true today. The initial thing that attracted me to the guys is what sustains us still.

Do you remember the first show you put on after joining the band? Tell us a little bit about the experience for you. Well the first show was when I sat in with them at the Busker Carnival way back in 1990. My first actual show was at a place in Toronto called “The Ultrasound Showbar”. I remember showing up when there was a snare drum, then a tom-tom, and then a full drum kit. They were an acoustic band not really looking for a drummer so I kind of had to weasel my way in there and added a piece of my drum kit each week until they finally had a full drum setup. If you had to describe the type of music the band creates in one sentence, how would you describe it and why? “That is very interesting”, that would be the sentence; we play interesting music. I would say that or “energetic and melodic pop-rock”. Which of your own songs is most significant to you and why? That is a very interesting question. There have been hundreds of songs over the years but if I had to choose one, it would probably be one of our more recent songs called “Odds Are”. I really like that song and I really like the vibe to it; it has elements of modern techno-music but it’s a really good example of everyone in the band singing. It’s sort of like a hallmark of The Barenaked Ladies. It was so much fun and I’m very proud of that song. Tell us a little bit about the chemistry between the band members and what the atmosphere is like when you’re in the studio. Everyone that’s in this band is in it because it’s what we want to do and we have a lot of respect and a great comradery between each other. I’d say the band is healthier now than it’s ever been before. We’ve been doing it for so long and going into this record, we’ve had a real kind of positive attitude towards it. Songs were there and we’re not striving to have the biggest hit ever; if it happens, then that’s great but we are also realistic about what we’ve been through in this business. We’ve achieved the highest of highs already. We’ve had Juno Awards, Grammy Nominations, we’ve had #1 singles and we’ve had sold out tours around the world. So now when we get together, it’s almost like we don’t really have anything to prove to people except each other; we just try to create great music. When you’re not working with the band, what types of hobbies do you enjoy? Do you guys hang out when you’re not trying to create music? We tend to not hang out when we’re not on the road because we all have families and we need to do things to recharge our batteries. I have 3 daughters, so I’m a family man. I also love to cook, to be in my own home, and hang

“ I’d say the band is healthier now than it’s ever been before ”

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FEATURES out with my family. I love hockey too; I’ve played, my daughters play, my wife plays, and I’ve been one of the long-suffering Maple Leafs Fans. I coached earlier too, which was a lot of fun. Which of your songs is the most challenging for you to play? Which is the most enjoyable? I would say the most challenging is “Brian Wilson”. It has a lot of dynamics and it has a great bass solo, it takes a lot of energy. There are a lot of rewarding songs to play though. There’s a song called “For You” from our 2003 album. I drum and sing for that song so that’s probably the most rewarding song to play. What are some of the most difficult challenges you guys have faced over the years and how have you been able to push through? Achieving such huge success earlier on in our career and having to navigate from there is a bit of a challenge. You just try to keep it real and manage your success in an effective way. I think when Kevin Hearn was diagnosed with leukemia in 1998 right at the height of our popularity in the U.S., that was a difficult time but we managed to pull through, and so did Kevin, with flying colours. That was definitely challenging. There have been bumps over the road but also things that we’re incredibly proud of, so they balance each other out. Let me knock on wood here, but these days, things are going incredibly well and we wouldn’t change where we’re at for anything. You released your fourth album in 1998 which included the single “One Week”. The album went on to sell over four million copies. What was it like for you guys to receive such positive feedback from this album? At the time it felt like we had been working up to that point. We had been on tour constantly from 1995-1998, and we made 3 albums during that time. It was cool to feel like everything was starting to pay off. You guys are coming to perform in Ottawa on November 21st. Do you get to come to Ottawa often and if so, where are some of the places you enjoying visiting in the city? I have a cottage in the Ottawa area and my wife and her family is from the Ottawa Valley, so I get up there quite a bit. I really enjoy coming into the valley and visiting the smaller towns like Arnprior, Almonte, Carleton Place, etc. I love fishing on the Ottawa River. I haven’t landed a big fish yet but I want to catch a big musky soon. Wes Chips in Arnprior is my favourite; it’s the best chip wagon in the world. Follow Tyler Stewart @Baldy67 Follow BNL @barenakedladies

“ There’s so much energetic passion that’s put into every performance that is still true today. ”

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Singer, Songwriter and Rising Star

SCOTT HELMAN If you would have told me that Scott Helman was 19-years-old I would have called you a liar. The young Canadian singer/songwriter comes across as much more mature and self aware than the average 19-year-old. Perhaps that’s because his life has been turned upside down in the last 6 years; from his first live show at the age of 13, to being signed at 15, to releasing an EP before he was old enough to drink in most of the United States. Hel-

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man has already accomplished, experienced and fought through so much at such a young age. Those obstacles can help or hinder someone. For Scott Helman, they made him the strong, confident and immensely talented person he is today. His EP, “Augusta”, is a collection of songs that Helman has been working on for a while. The album is a combination of tender acous-

tic ballads that tug at the heart strings, and catchy, upbeat songs that highlight his life growing up in Toronto. FACES spoke with Scott Helman just before he kicked off a touring stint in Europe. He’ll be coming to the NAC on November 26th to wow audiences with tracks from “Augusta”.

“IT’S IMPORTANT THAT PEOPLE FEEL GOOD, HAPPY AND COMFORTABLE WITH WHO THEY ARE AND THEIR GROWTH PROCESS.”

record. I was looking for a name for the album and felt that the street had helped shaped me musically, and as a person so it seemed like a perfect fit for the album title. Who were some of the artists you listened to when growing up? When I started playing guitar I quickly developed an affinity to music and felt like there was something more to it than just sound. It was a space where I could go to be myself, and I felt comfortable playing guitar. The artists that helped inspire me range from The Beatles and Pink Floyd to Nirvana and other big bands. But something that I felt was more personal to me were singer/songwriters who played acoustic guitars and wrote killer songs. There was something really attractive to me about that because I could do the same thing - play my guitar and write music; artists like Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. Do you still get nervous performing today? When I performed my first show at the age of 13 I was scared. I felt a fear of being judged. Now I get nervous, but it’s more excitement. The first time was real nervousness, nausea and fear. But I think that’s a good experience to get over when you are a kid. Growing up in Toronto shaped you and your music. Tell us a little bit about your album, “Augusta”, and how Toronto helped shape that album and its sound. Augusta is a street in Kensington Market in Toronto. I feel like growing up in a city like Toronto helps shape you. When I was old enough to go downtown and explore the city, Kensington Market was always an area that enthralled me. I’m enamoured by that part of Toronto. Augusta is also the street where I played my first live show when I was 13-years-old. I also lived with a friend on Augusta when I was finishing up the

Describe your process for writing a song and composing contributing music. It’s really different for every song. Right before I’m about to write a song I think that it’s impossible and I can’t do it. Then suddenly you go in a room and it just happens. I like to work where I make the track, lyrics and arrangement all at the same time. I like to discover the song as I go along, but it’s different each time. In a song like “Tikka”, we had a verse and a chorus but I didn’t like the verse. But then I went outside and chatted with a friend and explained an experience I had. She told me to write it down on a napkin and, when I went back in the room,

I sang what was on the napkin. That ended up being the verses of “Tikka”. I’ve heard that “Machine” was your favourite track from “Augusta”. It’s hard to pick favourites, but I feel like I have a really personal attachment to that song. I really wanted to write it and I’m excited about it. I also like the crowds reaction when I play it live. When I wrote that song, it was a weird time in my life and the lives of those around me. I was 18 and my friends around me were trying to figure out who they are and I was down because I felt a lot of people around me didn’t feel valuable because they didn’t know what they wanted to do with their lives. I felt that song was about people not having to worry and that things will be OK. I think that translates to fans as well. Do you ever get an opportunity to just soak in the moments? I find it a lot easier because I have my band with me. I’m really lucky because they are my friends and I can share this great opportunity with them. We are really excited about this crazy opportunity we have together. Things are moving quickly but I feel like I have time to soak it in and enjoy things. You’ll be playing at the NAC on November 26th alongside Matthew Good. What does it mean to you playing at such an historic venue? I love playing all venues because each venue is different. I’m very fortunate to be able to play on stage where so many amazing artists have played before me. What do you like best about Ottawa? I love the Byward Market. People in Ottawa are super nice and very kind. It’s an interesting city because of the contrast between Parliament and regular people just living their lives.

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What’s the next Scott Helman EP or album going to look like? You tell me! (laughs) I’ve been writing a lot and taking a closer look at who I am. I’m diving into more honest lyrics and trying to write more songs. It’s hard to say because writing a record is about creating 30-40 songs and choosing 10 to make a record. It’s like traveling and looking back at only select moments, and that’s kind of how a record works. It will still be me, but a closer look at who I am. If you had a week off from touring and music, where do you go, what do you do and who are you there with? I have no idea! (laughs) I usually just sit at home with friends trying to catch up — just being a kid and enjoying myself. When I’m in Toronto I feel at home. I like exploring the city and finding new places. If you could collaborate with any artist who would it be? Living: Arcade Fire. I would love to collaborate or even just sit in on a session. Or Justin Vernon in Bon Iver. Not living: I could say Paul McCartney and John Lennon but I feel like they had their own thing going on. Maybe Pink Floyd while they were still together.

“I WISH I COULD GET THAT MESSAGE TO YOUTH WHO AREN’T COMFORTABLE WITH THEMSELVES — IT GETS BETTER.”

How has your life changed in the last 5 years? What has been the most positive/ negative change? Man, that’s a long time in my life. I’ve seen a lot of places since then and I think I’ve spent a lot of time learning about myself. As a 14-year-old I don’t think you know who you are. There is a path in front of you and you have to make decisions. I feel like I have made some good ones and some bad ones but I’m happy with where I’m at now. I got signed when I was 15-years-old and spent time learning the craft of songwriting. I had a lot of apprehension and had to give up some things to learn more about who I am, how to be comfortable with that, and what music is about. I wish I could get that message to youth who aren’t comfortable with themselves — it gets better. It’s important that people feel good, happy and comfortable with who they are and their growth process. @ScottHelman

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Hey Rosetta!'s

TIM BAKER

FEATURES Indie-rock band Hey Rosetta! was brought together by Tim Baker in St. John’s, NL when he realized that songs he had written would require more elements than your typical track. After releasing their first few songs, Hey Rosetta! played to packed shows and generated huge buzz on the indie-rock scene. Their most recent studio album, “Seeds”, was a massive success and reached number #1 on the iTunes Canadian album chart. FACES caught up with Baker between shows while the band is on tour to talk about their

albums, successes together, and their upcoming show in Ottawa on November 22nd at the NAC. You’ve been with the band “Hey Rosetta!” since the very beginning in 2005. Tell us a little bit about the chemistry between the members. It’s a sweet thing we have going on, now more than ever. We’ve been together for 10 years, although there have been a few changes. The band we have now has been the same way for about 6 or 7 years except for the addition of

Mara, who just came on board after this record. We’ve gotten into a groove and we have a pretty good respect for our previous selves and a respect for each other. We’re a family and it never really gets heated. It’s a lot of fun and that’s very important when you’re out on the road; you can lose your sense of humour but there’s always someone to bring you back. At what age did you develop a passion for music? Pretty early on, I don’t really remember exactly when. My parents kind of sung all the time

…once you go on stage, it’s like it’s your birthday and you just get so excited and you celebrate because it’s such a beautiful thing.

(laughs), none of the usual instruments were in our house though. We had fiddles, accordions, etc. We listened to lots of different types of music. My father took me to piano lessons when I was 4 or 5 years old and I was quite good at it. I’d practice 30 minutes before school each morning and 30 minutes before bed. That happened for about 10 years until I said goodbye to classical and hello to pop and rock! What instruments do you enjoy playing? Are there any new instruments that you’re interested in learning to play?

Right now, I’m trying to learn how to play computer software music. I’ve been making music on my iPad as well when we’re on the road, it’s a very different interface than what we’re used to but it’s challenging in different ways and I really enjoy it. It’s very different but it’s a lot of fun. How did your band come up with the name “Hey Rosetta!”? I was fighting for a name for a long time. Obviously, we were at that point where we needed a funky name; we had a bunch of ideas but that was the one that I was least offended by. I wanted a name that wouldn’t embarrass us, but that would sort of speak to us. That name was, and still is, a reference to the Rosetta Stone. At the time, I had just learned about it and I thought it was pretty amazing what it meant with regards to Ancient Egypt. It felt like a great fit and it felt like it would be able to open other doors. I wanted to name the band after that. What is your favourite song to perform with the band and why? Well that’s always a tricky one. Right now, I really love the song Alcatraz. I like the song so much because it can’t help but take me over, which is the best part of a song. You let it take you over and you want to live the song and project it out loud. That song does that to me every time; there’s something powerful about it and I stop performing it every time and just become a part of it. Tell us a little bit about the process you guys go through when creating lyrics. That mostly all happens before I give them to the band. I jam around on the piano, the guitar, or on the computer, and melodies come to me. Every now and then I get a good line that comes with the melody and I can just use that as a base for a song and I search through my notebook for different phrases I’ve written down. Usually the verses come out quickly, the chorus takes a little longer, and then everything gets edited for months. I’m a big lyrical freak; I don’t like to sing things I’m not happy with. What has been the most memorable show you guys have had so far? We played Massey Hall a few years ago. I remember when I began singing into the microphone, it sounded so good that I didn’t recognize it for a second. I kind of freaked out because my voice sounded too good and I didn’t know what was going on, and then they told me it was just a really good monitor (laughs). We played in China, at the Olympics, in Vancouver, lots of different spots! Where are some of your favourite cities to perform? There are some cities that have really been amazing. Obviously our home town, St. John’s,

has a special type of atmosphere and is our favourite; those shows are so big and beautiful. We love playing in Ottawa, we’ve played there a lot and we love it. Vancouver, Toronto, Halifax, San Francisco, Chicago, they’re all amazing cities and we love them for different reasons. What song means the most to you and why? They’re all kind of like little children! They are all special and mean a lot to me. I’m currently working on a song about an upcoming election and it means the most to me right now. Do you guys face certain challenges because of the size of your band or is it a tight-knit group? Yeah we face the obvious financial challenge, as does everyone. Trying to get everyone around transportation-wise and bringing all the gear, it’s not easy. The more people you have, the more you have to sacrifice but it’s also like a travelling party. We have so many people to help you and who you can turn to; it’s a pleasure to write songs for this group, they’re amazing. What did it feel like to see your last album, “Seeds”, become such a success in the music industry? Yeah! It never sounds quite as good as it does when you’re in the studio singing with those nice speakers and a few drinks in, patting yourself on the back (laughs). We felt good about it though and we’ve felt good about all of our albums. It’s hard to measure success. I’m so close to all of the music so it’s hard to tell what is successful and what is not because it all feels the same and we’re always excited about it! What’s your favourite part of being in a successful indie rock band? Playing shows. Being on stage and performing. That’s the only thing that’s good about being on tour. You drive all day and watch your body break down but once you go on stage, it’s like it’s your birthday and you just get so excited and you celebrate because it’s such a beautiful thing. We also get to work on tunes, arrangements and new songs when we’re on the road. You’re performing in Ottawa on November 22nd; what are your thoughts on coming to the Nation’s Capital to perform? Do you get to come to Ottawa frequently? I love performing in Ottawa; the shows there are always great. We’re playing at the NAC, which is very exciting; anyone who has ever performed would be excited to play at that venue! So we’re just excited to be there with the crowd. My girlfriend is actually from Ottawa so I do like to go and visit her family and hangout there. It’ll be November so we can’t go skating yet, but it should be nice in fall. We can take it all in and enjoy it to the fullest. @heyrosetta

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Greg Ellingson REDBLACKS Wide Receiver

Greg Ellingson started playing football with his friends at a young age, and it quickly evolved into a love for the game. Watching his hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers growing up, Ellingson dreamed of a football career of his own. Since joining the Ottawa Redblacks this year, Ellingson has proven he is a force to be reckoned with, helping his team carry out an amazing season. He’s established himself as a go-to target for veteran QB Henry Burris, and the two have an amazing chemistry together. FACES had a chance to catch up with Ellingson between games to discuss his transition to the CFL, and his remarkable experience with the Redblacks as they continue to make their way to the Grey Cup Championship. You were born in Tampa, Florida. At what age did you start playing football, and who got you into it? I have been playing football for as long as I can remember. Whether it was in the front yard on Thanksgiving Day with the family, or in this little ally way (we called it “The Cut”) that was

Were you a Buccaneers fan growing up? What was it like being in Tampa when they won the Super Bowl in 2002? I was a huge Bucs fan growing up and I always will be. That 2002-year was very memorable. There were so many hall of fame players on that team that I would later get to meet throughout my football career. Derrick Brooks was one player that I loved to watch, he was the president of the AFL team I played for (Tampa Bay Storm) and it was surreal being able to have a friendship with a player I used to look up to as a child. Watching my favourite team in the Super Bowl motivated me to want to win my own championship! You are personally having a great season in 2015 and it’s clear that you and Henry Burris have great chemistry together. Why do you feel you two click so well on the field? Henry Burris is an amazing competitor and quarterback, along with a future hall of famer. I think he could make a cat play like a lion (laughs). Honestly though, we played together in Hamilton and had a great bond on the field there. I think we just picked up where we left

days so everyone gets a turn. Whiteboy Wednesday’s, Thugged Out Thursdays, and of course, Frenchie Fridays, which never seems to go over well but it’s all jokes. Henry is usually the DJ and just plays what everyone wants to hear. After a win it’s hip hop for sure. Looking back on your career to date, what accomplishment are you most proud of and why? To date, my biggest accomplishment is winning a bowl game at FIU. Having that ring as a reminder and the feeling I got from that win has always stuck with me. I’m going to keep working until I can get another championship ring and have that feeling again. If you weren’t playing professional football right now, what would you want to be doing? I will probably always be around the football community. If I wasn’t playing I would probably be training people that want to play football or trying to coach. What advice would you have for young football players reading this who aspire to play

“The energy is unreal and it makes this team want to push that much harder to get the tallies in the win column. We feed off of the energy of our fans and each other.” just a patch of grass and dirt with all the kids in the neighborhood. I started playing youth organized football when I was 12-years-old. My good friends played a lot and I just wanted to play with my buddies. That was the beginning of something great. As someone who grew up in the United States, what was the adjustment like for you when you first arrived in the CFL? What is the thing you like most about the CFL game versus American style football? As strange as it might sound the thing that was one of the biggest adjustments about the CFL was the colors of the flags and the 3 downs instead of 4. The yellow flag being the challenge and the red being a penalty is opposite from what I grew up seeing. It always grabbed my attention for longer than it should have. As for the three downs instead of four, it makes each play that much more important to get yards and a first down so that your team can stay on the field.

off and continue to build on it the more we play together. What is the thing you enjoy the most about playing in Ottawa? I really enjoy the city of Ottawa. I enjoy my bike ride down the canal to and from work; also all of the greenery throughout the city is pleasant. I still have a lot to learn and new places to go but so far I like what I have experienced. Who would you say is the best dressed guy on the Ottawa Redblacks? Best dressed, I’m going with Ernest Jackson. We have a lot of well-dressed guys on the team but he has nice style so he gets the “2015 Gellimans Best Dressed Award” (laughs). I’m sure he would give us a nice speech too. Who controls the music in the dressing room and what kind of music is usually playing in the room after a win? The locker room is like a club with 3 or 4 DJs battling to play their own songs but it’s a good time. We have an ongoing joke about themed

professional football one day? If I were to speak to a young football player that wants to be a professional, I would say.... believe in your dreams and yourself. Never give up on what you want to do or who you want to become. Never let anyone tell you, “You can’t do it”, because you can! It’s going to be tough, there are going to be days you don’t want to do it. There are going to be other players that are going to be faster, bigger or a better athlete than you. Regardless, no one can ever take away how hard of a worker you can become. When you see people around you getting tired and tapping out- push harder. Dig under that 5th rib and use your heart. Train, practice, and play with the same enthusiasm so that when something is on the line you are prepared and you will capitalize on every opportunity that presents itself. Have a work ethic so fierce and intense that no one can keep up to you or catch you. Be relentless, be consistent, be dedicated, and be determined. Be the Rabbit. @Gelliman82

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You know that intense feeling you get when watching an exciting hockey game at home? Nerves on high, sitting on the edge of your seat, gripping your hair? That is thanks to play-by-play commentator Dean Brown. Having someone like Brown give us a playby-play at home makes the game much more exciting, and almost makes us forget we aren’t actually at the game. Brown spoke with FACES about what it’s like to call a live game and shares his opinions on our favourite Sens. You’ve been the play-by-play commentator for the Ottawa Senators ever since the clubs inception in 1992. What do you enjoy most about being the commentator? There is nothing like the thrill of commentating a live game. There is nothing in broadcasting that comes close to the rush of doing live play-by-play. You never know what is going to

Dean Brown happen. You never know the result. You know how many thousands of people would love to get a chance to do what you do. It makes you very grateful to have this kind of job because there are so few of them and its so much fun to go to work every day. Who is your favourite Ottawa Senators player to watch on the ice, and why? I suppose I am like most people who love hockey. I enjoy watching and appreciate the players who are truly gifted. Each one of them is a very special athlete to play at the NHL level, but when you see a generational talent like Erik Karlsson, you have to make sure you watch what he does each day. You have to remember all the little things because in 20 years when he is inducted into the Hall of Fame, my grandchildren are going to ask me what it was like to watch EK65 every day, and I want to make sure I am ready to answer. Which player on the Ottawa Senators do you think will surprise people this year by having one of their better seasons to date? Tough question because Ottawa is one of the

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TSN 1200 youngest teams in the NHL, so there are plenty of candidates. I guess I would have to say Mark Stone. I don’t believe most of the NHL yet understands how smart a player he is. He is not a pretty skater so he is often under estimated, and that has been to his advantage. His ability to read plays and players, to steal pucks and make great plays, and his ability to finish could go to a new level this season. What are some of the key points you noticed about the Ottawa Senators last year in terms of improvements made throughout the year? I think the team became a great deal more like a team after the coaching change. I think Dave Cameron made a huge change in the locker room culture and made both the players and assistant coaches a part of the move forward. Roles were more clearly defined and players began to lose the sense that they would be benched if they made a mistake. It gave players, especially the younger ones, the freedom to make mistakes and grow without fear of losing favor with the coach. Having watched and commentated for so many Ottawa Senators games, how do you think the game has changed over the past several years? The game has changed substantially in the last 10 years. Today’s game is predicated on speed. How fast you can move, react, chase, think, shoot and change are the most important facets of today’s game. No longer is size the single

biggest issue. No longer can one-dimensional players survive in the game. The NHL has never had this many high calibre players in the league at the same time, because smaller players now have a place in the game. How do you predict the Ottawa Senators hockey club will do this year? Do you think they have playoff potential? I don’t believe Ottawa or any other team can have the magical run the Senators had in the 2nd half of last season and I also don’t believe this team will struggle as badly as it did in the first half last season. I think the lows won’t be as low and the highs simply can’t be repeated to the same level as we saw down the stretch last season. I think this team will flirt with 100 points and will be a playoff team as the young stars continue to grow. @PxPOttawa

“There is nothing in broadcasting that comes close to the rush of doing live play-by-play. “

Gord Wilson TSN 1200 From professional hockey player to NHL colour commentator, Gord Wilson has always had a passion for the game. Since 1992 we have listened to Wilson provide expert analysis for each Senators game. While in the middle of a game anxiously waiting for play to resume, Wilson is the man who keeps you in your seat. FACES spoke with Wilson about his thoughts on our beloved Senators and what he expects to see from some of the players this season. United in Red he has high hopes for those “pesky Sens” and will be cheering them along this season with the rest of the Capital.

watch. As someone who’s played the position, I have a great respect for goalies. I also have the utmost respect for Senators goalie coach, Rick Walmsley. O’Connor has a tremendous amount of raw talent that will be shaped and molded under Rick’s eye. It’s a win-win situation for everyone. What aspects of the Ottawa Senators do you feel gives them a step-ahead of many other NHL teams? The Senators have done a terrific job of building depth in the organization. It’s been a philosophy since day 1. Currently the team has 15 of its own draft picks playing. That speaks volumes to the scouting the team has done. If you had to choose one Ottawa Senators game that has been the most exciting for you to be a part of in your entire life, which would it be and why? Of all the games I’ve seen, and I think I’ve only missed 5 or 6 since 1992, there are 2 that stand out more than any others. In the playoffs in 2003, Chris Phillips scored an overtime winner in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final in New Jersey. He knifed in from nowhere to score on Martin Brodeur. It forced a game 7, one win away from the Stanley Cup. Sens lost game seven on home ice 2 days later. The other game was Game 5 of the Eastern final in 2007. Sens beat Buffalo 3-2 in overtime to advance to their

first Cup Final. Daniel Alfredsson scored the winner. No surprise there. 444 career goals, and most of them were biggies. If you could change (either add or remove) 1 rule to/from the NHL, what would it be and why? If there was one thing I could change in today’s game (and this is weird for me to be saying this because my airtime comes when the whistle

“Hockey players are said to be the most genuine and down to earth of any pro athletes.” is blown), I would have the linesmen just drop the puck when two players are lined up for a face off. Too many times we see false starts and players waived out of the circle. Just drop the puck. People need to hear more of Deano! @gordwilson

You’ve worked with the Senators providing expert analysis since 1992. What aspects of your job do you enjoy the most? One aspect of the job that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed is watching careers and lives evolve. Hockey players are said to be the most genuine and down to earth of any pro athletes. Its been very enjoyable watching players come in as teenagers, then become young adults, then get married and start families. If you had to choose 1 rookie player from the Senators that you would like to see play every game of the season, who would it be and why? Shane Prince and Chris Wideman are the only two rookie players on the team right now, and watching both excel at the NHL level would be a real treat. They’ve both proved they’re top flight players in the AHL, and like Mark Stone and Mike Hoffman last year, their success at the NHL level would be great to see. What are your thoughts on the Senators rookie goaltender, Matt O’Connor? Matt O’Connor is going to be a fun prospect to

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Laura Winges really hit big for me; I did fifteen shows in one week including BCBG, Herve Leger, Reem Acra, and J. Mendel. I travelled to London, Milan and Paris for shows and booked some big ones there as well. Booking these shows really got my face out there and has helped my career expand. What was the biggest challenge you’ve faced in your modeling career thus far? I think modeling in general has been a really big challenge for me, especially being so new; I really had to learn quickly and fully commit! You definitely need to learn to have a positive mindset because it can be tough. You need to accept that not every job opportunity will go through, not everyone will like you, and people can be critical.

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Ottawa’s own Laura Winges is living fast and large. Growing up with a love for photography, Winges never imagined she would be the woman in front of the camera. Discovered while working in Ottawa just a few short years ago, Winges has travelled the world to places she had only dreamed of visiting. She is an international model with glamorous shows under her belt in amazing haute couture cities like Paris, Milan and Seoul. What makes her even more impressive is that she is grounded despite her career continuing to take off. FACES caught up with Winges to chat about her whirlwind career and her experiences thus far. How did growing up in Ottawa influence your decision to become a professional model? I’ve always loved fashion and photography and while Ottawa isn’t a huge fashion city, it is such a beautiful place with a big city, small town feel! I think doing my own photography throughout the area, along with some success on Instagram, helped with the decision when I was offered the opportunity. What attracted you to the modeling industry? When my agent first scouted me, she was telling me about having agencies in cities like London, Milan, Paris, and New York. It seemed

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like such a dream to see these places. That being said she was also very clear that it is a job that requires a lot of hard work and dedication, but I was ready for a new challenge. The idea of seeing the world, meeting new people and the variety in the jobs themselves are just a few of the many things that drew me in. Can you tell us a little bit about the process you’ve gone through to get to where you are today? When I was first scouted I had very little experience, not too long after, I went to South Korea for two months to model. I travelled to Paris for the Haute Couture Runway shows. My first season in New York is where things

You have had a tremendous amount of success in the modeling industry and you’ve been part of so many large fashion shows. What drives you to continue being better and better? Thank you! I feel so incredibly lucky for all the opportunities I’ve had and I think it’s exactly that that keeps me motivated! My agents are so great, them believing and pushing me to my full potential is definitely encouraging. But I also really enjoy fashion and modeling and I’d like to go as far as I can with it. To all of your 33,000 Instagram followers, what’s one thing that most of them wouldn’t know about you? They probably don’t know that I was a competitive ringette player for ten years. I was actually on team Ontario and scheduled to go to the Canada winter games in B.C. when this opportunity came up. I do love fashion and photography but I also am pretty athletic and love to play sports. What’s the best piece of advice you could give to readers who are also trying to pursue a career in the modeling industry? Honestly it’s worth a shot. I was always too nervous to send in photos of myself to agencies but I really should have because I could have missed out on so much! There really isn’t much to lose; put yourself out there be confident in your look, personality and ability you never know, it could go a long way. Twitter: @laurawinges Instagram: @laurawingo

PLURR OTTAWA’S NEWEST

NIGHTCLUB

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Ryan Pownall and Ronnie Wray have bartended together, travelled the world together, and both share a passion for nightlife and entertainment; so when they were given the opportunity to manage a nightclub together they knew it had the opportunity to be something big. Wanting to bring the feel of a more sophisticated club to Ottawa they worked extremely hard to make their passion a reality. FACES spoke with Ryan and Ronnie about how they came to launch Plurr and what people in Ottawa can expect to experience when visiting their new nightclub.

Ryan, when did you first consider trying to become a VJ for MuchMusic? What made you want to try it out? I’ve always had a taste for the T.V and entertainment world; I wanted to be an actor in Hollywood or do something cool in L.A. I met some guys in Cancun one year and realized they were the producers for MuchMusic. I met the VJs and I saw them doing their job; they were with LMFAO and other celebrities who were hosting. I thought it was the coolest job in the world. Six months later the VJ search started and they told me I should apply for it. I worked harder than ever before to become a VJ, and I came close, but no cigar.

When did you and Ronnie get involved with the entertainment and nightlife industry? Ronnie and I met at a nightclub called Volt, which was the hot-spot for high-school kids. We both started bartending at Volt, and then moved on to “S-Trip!” together. Ever since Volt, we’ve travelled the world together; we’ve become best pals and we’ve always had each other’s backs, whether it’s for work or for fun. When did the idea of managing Ottawa’s newest nightclub together come to mind? Tell us a little bit about the process the two of you have gone through for this club. I got called into a meeting with a

guy named Aidan. Ryan got called in to a meeting with him as well, 30 minutes earlier than mine. Neither of us knew that we had meetings but we showed up at the bar for the interview and saw each other. We realized we both had meetings and we figured out where it was going. At the end of it, my meeting ended up being with Ryan too and we were given this offer to be the managing partners of a new nightclub. It was a lot to take in and we had 24-hours to think about it. We wanted to talk to all of our family and friends. It was going to be a big change for us both. I quickly realized it was the right decision for me. I called Ryan at 2:00am and told him to wake up and meet me at the bar.

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It was about 10-15 minutes before last call, we walked to the bar and I ordered 2 shots. I said to Ryan, let’s do this. We did a cheers, took a shot, and launched PLURR. For those who haven’t been to PLURR, what type of experience can people expect to gain from coming to your establishment? PLURR is a step up from the many student bars in Ottawa. It’s not quite your high-end classy bar, it’s somewhere in the middle, with a 19-23 year old crowd. It’s not a student bar where you’re going to worry about getting a beer spilled on you or anything like that. It’s a beautiful establishment where you can dress up, look good, listen to good music and have good service. There’s a VIP host, a bottle service manager, a bottle girl for every table, who will actually make your drinks for you and take care of you all night, there’s proper booths and proper guest lists, we have a good, efficient DJ and we have about 8 people on our management team alone. We’re really catering towards guests having the whole PLURR experience. When you walk down the first alleyway, its glow-in-the-dark street graffiti on the walls from professional graffiti artists. You walk down the ramp and you’ve already entered a whole different world. You see street-graffiti all over the walls, the bars have LED lights coming

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from the bar shooting through the metal plates holding it up, you have one of the best lighted places in the whole city and a beautiful DJ booth. We wanted to bring something different to Ottawa; something that nobody’s ever seen before. The number one thing that people say to us is “Wow, are we really in Ottawa?” We tried to put it a step ahead. How did you guys land on the name “PLURR” for your nightclub? One night we were all exhausted brainstorming names and we needed a name to finish it all. We were all sitting at a bar, tired and drunk, we thought what if we get so drunk that our night’s a blur. Our friend heard it and said, “That’s it, PLURR”. We thought about it and loved it. We looked online and saw that it had its own meaning, which was “Peace Love Unity Respect Responsibility”. We said that’s what we want the club to be like, we wanted everyone to have fun and show each other respect. Why do you guys feel that it’s important for Ottawa to have a nightlife establishment such as PLURR? Ronnie and I thought long and hard about what we wanted to bring to the table. We took a long walk around the market and we asked, “What is Ottawa missing?”

We realized it was that cool, outof-town-vibe that you get in Toronto and Montréal. We wanted to give a little hipster-vibe in a fun, upperscale club. There wasn’t anything like that in Ottawa. It’s important that Ottawa has a place for 19-23 year-olds who can still have great service, feel comfortable, feel respected, look good and get the service they deserve. It all goes back to our nightclubs name. Everyone can come and be accepted and have a great time!

For anyone who wants to come check it out, contact info@plurrottawa.com or check us out on Facebook at PLURR.

“Sins that Haunt”, releases next fall.

What was the transition like for you when you started writing professionally? I now know the transition has to begin with the first word you write. I think most of us who say we write for ourselves are afraid of failure, or being scrutinized. When I joined the Ottawa Romance Writers’ Association (ORWA), the local chapter of the Romance Writer’s of America (RWA), I was encouraged to think of myself as a writer. No, I was told to say I was a writer. Like any new career, education is a must. The first time an agent or editor requests your work is thrilling and terrifying, but you want to feel prepared. Sometimes you only get one shot and even if they don’t buy or sign you, you want them to remember you in a positive way. What is it about romance novels that you enjoy the most, and which author in this industry inspired you the most? Romance novels are smart stories with happy endings written by smart women. That being said, there are many more men writing romance novels. I read to escape, but I want to close the book or shut off my audio with a smile on face. A romance novel guarantees that. If I can have everything other great books offer and a love story, why not? People shouldn’t confuse the books our mothers read with what’s out there today. While Agatha Christie isn’t a romance novelist, her mysteries inspired the sleuth in me. I could never figure out who dun ‘it and I loved it. I can’t get that from television shows. Ninety percent of the time, I know how it’s going to end. Agatha stumped me every time. But in romance, I wanted to be the next Karen Moning, a New York bestseller. By the time I started writing, she’d switched from historical to straight urban fantasy, and I wanted to fill her shoes. I was thinking big. Tell us a little bit about your novel, “Sin on the Strip”? This is the first in the Women of Vegas series. In this one, a serial killer preys on the women Maggie is trying to save. After a violent confrontation shatters her courage, she can’t return to her career as a street counselor but she’s still

Lucy Farago

Book one was inspired by “Footloose”. While watching a rerun, I wondered what would happen to that preacher’s daughter when she grew up and ventured out into the real world. What would offend her daddy’s rigid morality more than a strip club! Now, what could a woman, who wanted her father’s approval, do that would alienate him, but in the end prove him wrong? I had my book. That book took me a while to write because I was learning as I was writing. It must have been on its fifth draft before it reached my editor, so I’d say two years. When you’re on contract, you have to write faster and to a schedule. I’m still learning how to juggle writing, copy edits and promotion all at the same time. It’s really hard. I’m lucky my husband is so supportive.

How has living in Ottawa helped you pursue your career as a professional writer? Are there places in the city that you visit to help Lucy Farago always enjoyed writing as a form of expression, create ideas for your books and if but didn’t think of herself as a writer. Thanks to some of her so, which are they? favourite authors, and her husband, she was inspired to try I believe if you write, you need the her hand at writing a novel, never dreaming she would be help of a writing group. It’s a tough published. After a lot of hard work and dedication, Farago industry to crack, especially if you signed with the Knight Agency and is officially, a romance want to be traditionally published. writer. Her support network of family and local authors has The support from a circle of writencouraged her to make her dreams a reality. The result has ers, especially in a genre that can been the creation of a series of mystery/romance novels and be perceived as fluff or trashy, was stories that offer the reader much more than what either tremendous. When I was starting traditional genre offers. out I was shocked to discover Ottawa had many published authors. Farago spoke with FACES about her latest work, “Sin on Jo Beverley is one of the founders the Strip”, and the sequels in her “Women of Vegas” series of our ORWA, our local chapter for which she continues to work on. RWA, an organization with over 10,000 members. By the way, she compelled to reach out and help. Las Vegas hides the roughest side of is a lovely lady, which is another It’s unique in that Maggie chooses the city. Now, one woman’s darkest reason to join a group. You get to to work within a strip club to try nightmares, and one investigator’s rub elbows with some of the best and help abused and troubled seductive secrets, could all come to writers in the world. I am also a women. Unlike her father, she light as their worlds come crashing people watcher. The Market area doesn’t preach about the choices down around them.” is perfect for that. I love this line they’ve made. It’s also a love story. from Someecards that they gave me A private investigator, Christian Tell us a little bit about your permission to use on my website: Beck, believes the serial killer’s MO “Women of Vegas” series? Where “I’m a writer. If I’m staring at you, matches his sister’s murder from did the inspiration for this series I’m not being rude. I’m trying to twenty years earlier, and he doesn’t come from and how long was the decide if you need to go in a book. need a tenacious, headstrong wom- writing process? If you’re a snoot, I may be trying to an getting in the way of his revenge. The series is about redemption. The decide how to kill you.” This is my favorite promo line. It second book, “Sin on the Run”, is was written by Pub-Craft, my amaz- out in April 2016. I have a short @lucyfarago ing virtual assistant: “In a sizzling story, “Sin and the Millionaire”, new series, the glitz and glamour of coming out for Valentine’s, and,

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FASHION & BEAUTY

FACES FASHION Dress

Escada - $3775 Earrings

Nadri - $88 Bracelet

Nadri - $225 Necklace

Nadri - $145 Photographer: Gord Weber Clothing from Nordstrom Rideau Centre

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Jacket

Hugo Boss - $695 Pants

Hugo Boss - $325 Shirt

Hugo Boss - $325 Bowtie

Ted Baker - $59.50 Watch

Hugo Boss - $350

Dress

Aidan Mattox - $445 Bracelet

Nadri - $225

FASHION & BEAUTY

Dress

Adriana Papell - $198 Necklace

Kate Spade - $128 36 | November 2015

Available at Nordstrom Rideau Centre

Suit

Hugo Boss - $995 Shirt

Circle of Gentlemen - $255 tie

Hugo Boss - $125

FASHION & BEAUTY

Photographer: Leonard “Yoni” Sambo

Denim Jacket

Levis Black Long Hoodie

Zara Black Jeans

TOPSHOP Black Boots

Timberland Rings

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White tee

TOPSHOP Hooded Grey Cardigan

H&M Black Bomber

Banana Republic Blue Distressed Jeans

Zara Shoes

Nike Air Max 90

FASHION & BEAUTY

Grey Zipper Crewneck Sweater

Zara Necklace

Vitaly Blue Distressed Jeans

Zara 44 | November 2015

Black Long Hoodie

Zara Red/Black Plaid Cut Off button up

Premium Revolution Blue Distressed Jeans

Zara Shoes

Nike Air Force 1

FASHION & BEAUTY

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Pendleton

'Expedition' Genuine Coyote Fur Trim Down Parka

Michael Kors

Stand Collar Wool Blend Trench Coat

Fashionable and Warm for Winter: Manitobah Mukluks Snowy Owl Mukluk

UGG Australia

Adirondack Tall

Venice Camuto

Down & Feather Fill Parka with Faux Fur Trim

Canada Goose

Women’s Kensington Parka

Boots and Coats Sorel

Toronto Boot

Sorel

Cate the Great Wedge Boot

$199.99 $300

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FASHION ENTERTAINMENT & BEAUTY

Cold Weather SKIN AND BODY CARE $3.49

$38

Vaseline

As the weather turns cold, our skin, nails and hair turn against us. Here are some products to help maintain and protect them through those battering winds and cold temps.

Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter

$7.83

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Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Body Moisturizer

$6.99

Eucerin All Things Jil

Lovin’ that Lanolin Cuticle Gel

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5% Urea Hand Cream

Earth’s Nectar Mint Leaves Scalp Oil

Men’s Hygiene

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Nails Long fingernails and toenails are a huge turnoff. Nobody wants to be scratched while cuddling! And be sure to clean underneath them as well!

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Berluti Shearling shawl-collar coat $9,250

FUR COATS They don’t have to be all fur, but there are a lot of winter jackets out there that have some parts made of fur. These jackets can be very stylish and are becoming more and more popular on men. They can have fur on the inside or just a fur-lined collar, whichever you prefer..

Reference: Andrew D. Luecke, esquire.com

FASHION & BEAUTY

THE OVERSIZED COAT Very similar to a classic overcoat but longer and looser, adding an even more professionallook to your winter outfit. The best part of these is that they also keep you very warm because they cover more of your body.

SLIM PUFFER Patagonia Nano puff hybrid jacket $269

These jackets are becoming increasingly popular for men. Wear it walking down the street during winter or even just out in the backyard. The slim puffer is extremely comfortable and is a great balance between style and comfort.

THE PARKA This coat style is still going strong for men. These jackets pretty much go with anything but they add a sort of “cool and laid back” look. A lot of men are starting to wear these jackets over custom-fitted suits. They have fur hoods and high pockets, great for remaining stylish and warm during Canadian winters.

TOP WINTER JACKETS

FOR MEN 50 | November 2015

THE DUFFEL COAT Woolrich Hooded parka $1,368.42

They’re still a great jacket during the cold winter months and now they make you look better than ever before. If you have an old one in your closet, you might want to consider upgrading to a new one this winter. H&M Duffel coat $69.95

Emporio Armani Double-breasted coat $897

ENTERTAINMENT

WHY WHY IS REMEMBRANCE DAY OBSERVED ON NOVEMBER 11TH?

WHY DO PEOPLE SAY “COLD TURKEY” WHEN QUITTING SOMETHING?

The origins date back to the end of the Great War (WWI) when forces on both sides stopped fighting on November 11th at 11:00am. The original name of Remembrance Day was Armistice Day. Today, Remembrance Day is observed on November 11th to commemorate the sacrifices made by soldiers, sailors, airmen and all military personnel from all conflicts.

Quitting something cold turkey means you are stopping something outright without weaning yourself off. This is most commonly associated with bad habits like smoking, drugs, alcohol or fatty foods. The origin of the phrase finds in roots in the U.S. and is associated with “talking turkey” – a way to speak plainly or honestly. To speak plainly and honestly was applied to quitting something plainly and honestly or without any frills. Another source is that many addicts who quit substances are shaky, cold and clammy and resemble a cold turkey.

WHY ARE POPPIES WORN IN NOVEMBER? The poppy isn’t worn around the world, but it is prominent in the United Kingdom and its former colonies. The red poppy is a symbol of respect to commemorate the sacrifices made during all war conflicts. It became a symbol of Remembrance Day because, despite all the chaos and damage from the war during WWI, poppies continued to grow and flourish in parts of Europe. A Canadian doctor, John McCrae wrote “In Flanders Fields,” which focuses on poppies growing during WWI. The symbol caught on and remains to this day.

WHY IS THE AMERICAN THANKSGIVING IN NOVEMBER AND NOT OCTOBER?

Thanksgiving in the U.S. marks the European and Native meeting at Plymouth in the 1600s. It’s a day that celebrates the harvest and being thankful for family, friends and food. The date in the U.S. is different from Canada because it traces back nearly 400 years. Thanksgiving always falls on a Thursday in the U.S. as per a presidential proclamation dating back to the late 1800s by Abraham Lincoln.

WHY DO PEOPLE SAY “BREAK A LEG” TO WISH GOOD LUCK? There are a number of theories as to how this idiom came to be. One of the more popular theories dates back to Shakespeare’s time when actors and dancers would bow by bending the knee. The colloquial term became “to break a leg” because actors who did bow were receiving applause and praise. So wishing someone to break a leg was a way to wish them applause and praise from the audience.

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ENTERTAINMENT

MODERN SPACE 1957

1971

Soviets launch first satellite

Moon rover driven on the moon

1961

First human in space

1965

First space walk

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1969

First moon landing

1973

First space station launched

E DISCOVERIES 1990

Hubble Space Telescope deployed

1981

Canadarm debuts on space shuttle

1981

First space shuttle launched

2015

2001

First tourist in space

2006

Liquid water discovered on Mars

Chris Hadfield becomes the first Canadian to walk in space

ENTERTAINMENT

BEST

Saving Private Ryan (1998) Graphic, realistic, award-winning and so much more. This movie is an incredible piece of war in film.

Platoon (1986) Vietnam wasn’t a wellsupported war in the United States. But this movie’s ground floor depiction of the horrors and emotions of that war make it a favourite for many fans of the genre.

B E S T

Apocalypse Now (1979) Not only this film considered one of the best war films, it’s considered one of the greatest films ever made by many critics.

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Travolta and Samuel L. are both great actors with some amazing films under their belts. This one is not one of them.

The Team America song about this movie is called “Pearl Harbor Sucked”. If you want a great review of this film just listen to that song.

This movie completely oversimplifies everything about the American Revolutionary War. It essentially makes viewers believe that America was single-handedly won by Mel Gibson.

Basic (2003)

Pearl Harbor (2001)

The Patriot (2000)

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Full Metal Jacket (1987) Although not as commercially successful as some other films on this list, Full Metal Jacket was critically successful and has left us with my many memorable scenes and quotes.

Das Boot (1981) Watch this film in its original language in the dark and you will feel like you are a crew member or observer onboard a German U-boat during WWII.

W O R S T The first Rambo is amazing. This one is just terrible. Even the name “First Blood Part II” is just tragic. You can’t draw first blood twice.

Just because there’s a bridge in the title doesn’t mean it’s anywhere as good as its Sir Alec Guinness-led counterpart.

Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)

A Bridge Too Far (1977)

The Hurt Locker (2008) Winner of six Academy Awards, this film follows the intensity of a bomb disposal unit during the Iraqi War.

The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) Sure, Sir Alec Guinness is more famous to most modern fans for Star Wars. But this movie is his best “war” movie and arguably one of the best of all time.

Battle of the Bulge (1965)

All Quiet on the Good Morning Vietnam Western Front (1930) (1987)

The iconic image of the famed American general in front of the massive U.S. flag is branded in the minds of all who have watched this film. George C. Scott isn’t just acting as Patton, you feel he actually is Patton in this film.

This movie covers the emotional and physical stress experienced by soldiers during WWI. The film is a classic for a reason, and its depiction of war stands the test of time nearly 90 years later.

War movies are often coated with a romantic subplot. It’s a necessary tool used correctly in some films and used very poorly in others. Inchon falls under the column of poorly.

John Wayne is the king of war films. But this one fails at every corner. The best part about this film is the catchy theme song, and everything goes downhill from there.

It was an interesting story that could have been much stronger. I think it was Nicolas Cage’s monotone and boring performance that ruined what could have been a decent story.

Inchon (1981)

The Green Berets (1968)

Windtalkers (2002)

W A R

What Band of Brothers did right, Battle of the Bulge did wrong. This movie is just plain boring and the execution of trying to tell one of the most harrowing stories of WWII misses the mark.

Patton (1970)

Robin Williams uses comedy to lighten the mood and improve the morale of soldiers in Vietnam. But even this funny film shows the darker side of war.

M O V I E S Nic Cage and war films mix about as well as oil and water. The guy just can’t do a good war film and should focus on National Treasure-style movies.

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin (2001)

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Tom Green Show

Batman and Robin

H20 (miniseries)

MOVIES AND TV SHOWS

FILMED IN OTTAWA

B o n C o p, B a d C o p

House at the End of the Street

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Source Code

The Sum of All Fears

The Best Laid Plans

STAR WARS T

The new installment in the Star Wars story is set to be released this year. To celebrate this new addition, here is some Star Wars trivia you might not know.

1 The communicator that Qui-Gon Jinn uses is an altered women’s razor.

2 E.T.’s race is represented in the Galactic Senate in Star Wars.

3 Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader has been played by six different people.

4 Ewan McGregor made lightsaber sounds that had to be removed during postproduction.

5 During the medal ceremony at the end of A New Hope, Chewbacca does not receive a medal.

6 “I have a bad feeling about this” is repeated in every Star Wars movie.

7 Studio executives didn’t like the idea of Chewie not wearing clothes and asked that his costume to be redesigned with shorts… thankfully, it never happened.

8 Only a handful of people knew that Vader would reveal he was Luke’s father in The Empire Strikes Back. The writers, Lucas, director, Mark Hamill and James Earl Jones were the only people in the know.

9 Spielberg made a bet with Lucas over the success of Star Wars. Spielberg won and has earned an estimated $46 million from this bet.

10 Star Wars almost didn’t become a movie. Alan Ladd Jr., head of 20th Century Fox at the time, supported Lucas. When the film was over budget, behind schedule and confusing to the board members at 20th Century Fox, it was Ladd who championed the film to make sure it would be completed.

ENTERTAINMENT

MOVIE RELEASES

NOVEMBER 2015

Coming

Friday November 6th

Friday November 20th

The Peanuts Movie This movie is an animated, comedic adventure between two friends Snoopy, one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular beagles, and Charlie Brown. Snoopy looks to pursue his nemesis while Charlie stays busy on his own epic quest back at home!

The Hunger Games - Mockingjay, Part 2 With the entire nation of Panem at war, Katniss Everdeen confronts President Snow in the final showdown. Katniss and her closest friends embark on a mission away from home to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow. The challenges they face on this quest are more difficult than any challenge theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve faced in The Hunger Games thus far.

Coming

Friday November 6th

Friday November 20th

SPECTRE

The Night Before

James Bond has returned and is traveling the globe to uncover the secrets behind the sinister organization known as SPECTRE. This is one of the most highly-anticipated movies of 2015.

Starring Seth Rogan, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anthony Mackie, this comedic movie is a story of childhood friends growing old together and trying to keep Christmas traditions alive. However, entering adulthood is causing the traditions to come to an end. But the friends embark on a mission to find what they believe is the Holy Grail of Christmas Parties called the “Nutracka Ball”.

ENTERTAINMENT

Jon Dore November 2nd

Bryan Adams November 5th

Joni Mitchell Jean-Gabriel Pageau November 7th November 11th

CANADIAN BIRTHDAYS IN NOVEMBER

Ryan Gosling November 12th

Rachel McAdams Margaret Atwood November 17th November 18th

Mike Hoffman November 24th

Rich Little November 26th

Elisha Cuthbert November 30th

HEALTH & FITNESS

NOVEMBER

In China, plums are believed to be a sign of good fortune.

PLUM

Plums are incredibly healthy. They contain nutrients that may protect your heart, reduce cell damage, improve bone health and even improve memory.

Pomegranates are only in season from November until January.

Plums are the second most cultivated fruit in the entire world.

The juice in pomegranates has more antioxidants than that of blueberries, blackberries and oranges.

Plum trees grow on every single continent except for Antarctica.

The seeds in pomegranates will stain anything and everything, be careful!

POMEGRANATE

Pomegranate seeds can be eaten plain, used in cooking and are very commonly used in making cocktails.

The amount of seeds in a pomegranate varies between 600-800 per pomegranate! This makes it easy for people to make homemade pomegranate juice just by using the seeds.

1/2 a cup of raw spinach is equivalent to 1/5 of the recommended daily servings of fruit and vegetables.

The world’s largest spinach producer is China; they produce 85% of the world’s spinach.

In the 1930’s, U.S. spinach growers saw a 33% increase in domestic spinach consumption. They thanked “Popeye” for that!

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SPINACH

4 Spinach is best when it’s fully fresh. It actually loses nutrients each day before it is consumed.

Today, the U.S. only produces 3% of the world’s spinach production. Most of the spinach from the U.S. is grown in California.

Reference: amazing-pomegranate-health-benefits.com, finedininglovers.com

Reference: topfoodfacts.com, mobile-cuisine.com

1 Plums take 2-3 years to grow from when the tree is planted. The tree usually stops producing plums at around the 10 year mark.

Reference: care2.com, softschools.com

FOODS OF THE MONTH

INDOOR ACTIVITIES

STAYING FIT I N

W I N T E R

BALL HOCKEY Just because the summer is over doesn’t mean you have to lace up your skates just yet. Alright, you’re probably playing in a league or on the pond, but why not mix it up with some indoor ball hockey? Get the blood flowing with a lot less equipment so your hockey bag can air out for a bit.

CURLING SOCCER Summer is done. I’m sorry, but it’s true. But Ottawa offers many indoor soccer leagues (such as futsal) and heated, indoor soccer fields. Whether you are able to bend it like Beckham, or if you just want a new challenge, soccer is a great way to keep active in Ottawa’s cold winter months.

BASKETBALL

DODGEBALL

Winter is basketball season! The Raptors are playing and the NBA season is in full swing. Why not try your moves on some of the local indoor courts? Who knows, maybe you’re the next Michael Jordan and you don’t even know it. Or maybe you’re just terrible. Either way, it’s a fun activity that will help keep you fit!

Remember those classes in high school where you would purposely try to harm your peers? Now you can do it as an adult! Think Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughan without the wonderful uniforms. Dodgeball is fun, thrilling and simple enough that anyone can pick up fast and play.

Can’t get enough ice time? Try your hand at curling. It’s a challenging, cerebral game that is a ton of fun. For many of us, it will be the first time trying out the game. So everyone’s “skill” level will be the same. Why not try something new?

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Natural FLU-FIGHTING REMEDIES November means colder weather, longer days and cold/flu season. Most of us can’t be quarantined for the next few months while cold/flu season is at its peak. Instead, here are some natural flu-fighting remedies you can use to strengthen your immune system and stay healthy this winter.

Omega-3

Vitamin D

Berries

if you’re like me, fish isn’t my first choice of food. But taking an omega-3 supplement every day can help boost your immune system. Omega-3 can boost cells that fight bacteria, improve breathing and even fight respiratory infections.

Less time in the sun means lower levels of vitamin D. This can contribute to respiratory infections, according to a Harvard study. Researchers found that people with low vitamin D levels are 36% more likely to have upper respiratory infections.

Most berries have high concentrations of antioxidants that may help fight the flu. Blueberries are amongst the highest in antioxidant content. Raw or even frozen berries are your best choice.

Chicken soup The heat, the protein in the soup, and the temperature can all help fight the flu.

Tea Research has shown that drinking 5 or more cups of black tea over 2 weeks can improve the immune defense system by up to four times.

Why

YOU SHOULD DRINK TEA Here are 5 reasons why you should drink tea 1

Tea can help strengthen your immune system

It may help boost endurance

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Tea promotes eye health

Drinking tea on a regular basis has anti-inflammatory properties

Tea may even lower cholesterol

A cup of tea solves everything, or at least I’d like to think so. Tea comes in a variety of colours, flavours and scents to meet even the pickiest of tasters. Not only is this charming drink delicious, it is an antioxidant powerhouse, packed with all things good for your body. So get your kettle boiling as we head into the chilly weather Ottawa offers this time of year.

SPORTS

TOP 5

GREY CUP MOMENTS

“THE CATCH” (1976)

Ottawa Rough Riders were down by 4 points in the 4th quarter when Ottawa’s quarterback waved off the play from the bench. Ottawa’s tight end ran to the end zone, faked a pattern move and ran to the right corner of the end zone, where he caught the ball and scored the winning touchdown. This was the last time that Ottawa won a Grey Cup, but it surely won’t be the last!

“FOGGY AFFAIR” (1962)

Traditions of Grey Cup parties were built from this legendary party. Calgary fans painted Toronto red by staging pancake breakfasts, dances, parties and riding a horse through the lobby of the Royal York Hotel. You can’t say that Calgary fans don’t know how to party.

Reference: ottawasun.com, sportsnet.ca

Canada’s 50th Grey Cup witnessed the Hamilton Tiger Cats and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers playing in what became known as the Fog Bowl. A thick fog rolled onto the field during the 2nd quarter and caused the game to be stopped with 9:29 remaining the 4th quarter. The game was tight at 28-27, but resumed the next afternoon. However, no points were scored and Winnipeg won the Grey Cup.

“CALGARY’S FIRST PARTY” (1948)

“DUVAL OVER” (2009) “THE KICK” (1989)

The Hamilton Tiger Cats and the Saskatchewan Roughriders were tied 40-40 in the 4th quarter. Roughriders kicker Dave Ridgeway came on to the field to make the winning field goal. Hamilton’s coach called a time out to test the nerves of Ridgeway who, when play resumed, drilled the ball through the uprights for the win. This game has been said to be one of the greatest CFL Grey Cup games in history.

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Close to the end of the 4th quarter, the Roughriders were beating the Alouttes 27-25. With time running out, Montreal’s kicker Damon Duval came on to the field to attempt a 33-yard field goal, which he missed. Saskatchewan fans had won the Grey Cup… or so they thought. There was a flag on the play against the Roughriders for having too many men on the field. The ball was moved up 10 yards and Duval made the kick to secure Montreal’s victory. The Alouttes won the Grey Cup and Saskatchewan fans were devastated.

SON A E S E R P S R O T A N E S A OTTAW

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TACH S ‘ S EN E

PAUL MACLEAN

Former Ottawa Senators coach Paul Maclean had one of the most memorable moustaches in Senators history. Many referred to it as “the walrus”, as his impressive moustache was extremely thick and grey in colour. Although Paul is no longer with the Senators, his moustache will never be forgotten.

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JARED COWEN CHRIS PHILLIPS

A veteran of the Ottawa Senators, defenseman Chris Phillips has one of the nicest moustaches on the team, especially during playoffs. It’s a thick, black moustache that means business.

DANIEL ALFREDSSON

Former Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson grew quite the moustache for such a small guy. It was a blonde-orange moustache that was well groomed.

ERIK KARLSSON

Many players grow a ‘stache only for the playoffs, but not Erik Karlsson. He can rock a ‘stache 365-days a year and make it look easy.

If having a natural moustache that suited you resulted in awards, Cowen would be among the league’s contenders for the title of greatest ‘stache.

So You Want to Open a Franchise By: Lacey Miller

Franchises are one of the fastest growing business models in Canada, and with good reason: you can start your own business with the added comfort of working within a proven operating system and utilizing the goodwill of an existing recognized brand. Franchisors are required, by law, to provide you with a comprehensive package of disclosure documents prior to entering into the franchise agreement. So before you sign on the dotted line, take a longer look at these documents not only to familiarize yourself with your ongoing rights and obligations as a franchisee, but also because there are a number of business issues unique to franchises that require some attention. Below we have set out some of those important issues. 1) Training Likely, one of the reasons you have chosen to become a franchisee is that you are looking for a business with a proven track record. One way to help develop the skills and know-how required to operate comes from the hands-on experience provided by training from the franchisor. It is important to review your agreement for any initial or ongoing training provided for franchisees. If the agreement doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t contain much detail, ask for it, along with the anticipated costs or travel expenses. Often the agreement requires that you not only attend training, but that you bring certain key employees along as well. Generally franchisors provide initial training, but if it is important to you that there are programs available for upgrading your management and operational skills, make sure those rights are set out in your agreement.

and contribute. If there is little detail, request additional information, including the anticipated cost. You will be required to self-promote so make sure you understand your obligations and any restrictions on the types of activities that may be done or where you can market. 4) Location/Territory Are you thinking of opening a new franchise that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet have any locations in the city? Although this can be a fantastic opportunity for you to generate goodwill in a large area, what happens when another individual wants to open up another location in the same city? Your agreement will provide you with an exclusive operating area. But the franchisor can place a new franchisee just outside of that area. You will need to make yourself comfortable with the size of your exclusive area and what it could mean to have another franchisee in close proximity to your business. It is also important to be aware of any rights that the franchisor maintains with respect to internet sales completed directly through their website. These are just a few of the important issues involved in franchising a business and key items to review in your franchise agreement. There are many more, which is why it is important to surround yourself with trusted advisors to assist you in making this decision the right one for you. No matter what business you are looking to open, visit some locations already in operation and speak with current franchisees about their experiences.

2) Time Requirements If you plan on maintaining another job while operating your franchise you will need to ensure your agreement does not provide otherwise. Often franchise agreements will include provisions whereby you are required to devote your full time and attention to the operation of the franchise.

Mann Lawyers LLP is a full service law firm operating in Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hintonburg area. Should you require more information or assistance in reviewing your franchise agreement or creating a franchise system, please contact one of the lawyers in our business law department, Ted Mann, Andre Martin, Lacey Miller or Jason Peyman, and they would be happy to assist.

3) Marketing Another benefit of franchising is that franchisors may develop and implement large marketing campaigns that are rolled out and viewed by a large audience. The franchise agreement will often set out the national and local campaigns in which franchisees must participate

DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information and should not be construed as legal advice or establish a solicitor-client relationship by way of the information contained herein. You should seek qualified legal advice before acting on any of the information provided herein.

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